Tahoe Yukon Suburban low profile aluminum roof racks

[mrpeterclark]

Hi All! I have shipped our first round of 07-14 Suburban Roof racks and are finalizing things for the Tahoe rack!
We have also modified and cajoled and helped bring an off-road winch bumpers to market for these these trucks. Thanks to a willing manufacturer (Chassis Unlimited), pre-ordered bumpers are well under way. We have all experienced the lack of aftermarket support for these trucks - maybe there isn't a market for it, but I'm hoping that's not the case. I hope this isn't too spam-ie, but I think we're offering a helpful service and need to get the word out so we can continue to get this thing going. Please feel free to ask any questions, offer any feedback, or spread the word!
You can check us out at baselineoverland.com

 

[Matthew Jeschke]

omg I'm drooling! on my keyboard. Marking this post!

 

[FasterBass]

Damn that is a badass rack. Pricing?

 

[doc5339]

Damn that is a badass rack. Pricing?

Pricing

 

[doc5339]

Hi All! I have shipped our first round of 07-14 Suburban Roof racks and are finalizing things for the Tahoe rack!
We have also modified and cajoled and helped bring an off-road winch bumpers to market for these these trucks. Thanks to a willing manufacturer (Chassis Unlimited), pre-ordered bumpers are well under way. We have all experienced the lack of aftermarket support for these trucks - maybe there isn't a market for it, but I'm hoping that's not the case. I hope this isn't too spam-ie, but I think we're offering a helpful service and need to get the word out so we can continue to get this thing going. Please feel free to ask any questions, offer any feedback, or spread the word!
You can check us out at baselineoverland.com

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How is your Denali AWD handling the steep grades and passes? Really curious which passes you've been able to cross.

 

[mrpeterclark]

omg I'm drooling! on my keyboard. Marking this post!

Thanks!

 

[mrpeterclark]

Damn that is a badass rack. Pricing?

currently $300 off - check baselineoverland.com for current pricing.

 

[mrpeterclark]

Pricing

$300 off introductory pricing at baselineoverland.com

 

[mrpeterclark]

How is your Denali AWD handling the steep grades and passes? Really curious which passes you've been able to cross.

Lately not great on steep things especially at low RMP. I'm in the process of looking through the forum and researching. It's obviously way more pronounced at altitude or with our small off road trailer, but DANG it's downright gutless on an incline. It does ok at highway speeds on Berthoud pass, I-70, etc. with the trailer.
I got stuck last year way up in Yankee Boy Basin in Ouray after I topped a hill that I REALLY didn't want to go down and I COULD NOT get it to back up the steep hill I was on. Reverse is a higher gear than 1st, and I was above the tree line, but still! It was gravelly and dry and I couldn't even get a wheel to spin and the engine was overheating. Maybe torque management has something to do with it? I pulled off the trail, and camped for the night, and took it down the nasty section the next morning and had to take that nasty section uphill at speed to get out.
I took it up some steep sections of trail this weekend with the trailer and it was terrible in 2nd gear in the 1500-3K rpm range. Just floored and slowing down and the trans was getting hot. Pretty disappointing. In 1st gear would go, but then I'm in the 4500+ range which is annoying when you just going 20mph. I've got a timing advanced issue that I haven't been able to sort, and I wonder if a tune might help. I've got 245K on the clock. A fresh crate engine would probably help - haha.
I have taken through the day use section of Finns an' Things in Moab. I was watching some 4runners ahead of me thinking, "this was a mistake" ,but it did fine - left a little paint from the rear bumper behind. I've gone down lots of roads on MVUM maps, and it does fine. I' think it would do the alpine loop from Lake City, but it would annoy all the side-by-sides having to wait on me. And that's WAY up there, and this thing NEEDS oxygen.

 

[doc5339]

Lately not great on steep things especially at low RMP. I'm in the process of looking through the forum and researching. It's obviously way more pronounced at altitude or with our small off road trailer, but DANG it's downright gutless on an incline. It does ok at highway speeds on Berthoud pass, I-70, etc. with the trailer.
I got stuck last year way up in Yankee Boy Basin in Ouray after I topped a hill that I REALLY didn't want to go down and I COULD NOT get it to back up the steep hill I was on. Reverse is a higher gear than 1st, and I was above the tree line, but still! It was gravelly and dry and I couldn't even get a wheel to spin and the engine was overheating. Maybe torque management has something to do with it? I pulled off the trail, and camped for the night, and took it down the nasty section the next morning and had to take that nasty section uphill at speed to get out.
I took it up some steep sections of trail this weekend with the trailer and it was terrible in 2nd gear in the 1500-3K rpm range. Just floored and slowing down and the trans was getting hot. Pretty disappointing. In 1st gear would go, but then I'm in the 4500+ range which is annoying when you just going 20mph. I've got a timing advanced issue that I haven't been able to sort, and I wonder if a tune might help. I've got 245K on the clock. A fresh crate engine would probably help - haha.
I have taken through the day use section of Finns an' Things in Moab. I was watching some 4runners ahead of me thinking, "this was a mistake" ,but it did fine - left a little paint from the rear bumper behind. I've gone down lots of roads on MVUM maps, and it does fine. I' think it would do the alpine loop from Lake City, but it would annoy all the side-by-sides having to wait on me. And that's WAY up there, and this thing NEEDS oxygen.

Thanks for the quick and detailed reply!

This makes it clear that either I should just get a truck with a low range transfer case or bolt-on a supercharger to my 177k+ mile Denali! I have always loved forced induction even though it's another potential failure point. I am thinking Whipple. A re-gear to 4.10 might also be in order?

I am planning on maybe just doing easy stuff like Ophir Pass. Maybe I will take the Denali to Uwharrie for some testing once suspension and wheel mods are complete.

 

[Project Workshop]

That rack and bumper are beautiful. So stoked to see these platforms starting to get this kind of aftermarket support! Going on my wish list for sure.

 

[B-train]

I have a stock 2008 Denali that I have tried my overlanding skills with. If does great on graded access roads and such. It does handle some technical hill climbs, but does get hot by the time you get to 12,000ft. Just did NM and CO. Took hwy 550 from Santa Fe north to Ouray. Then to Pitkin and Tin Cup.

I also concur with it needing more power, lower gears, or a low range t-case. 1st is good for most suff, but when you need to crawl or rely on engine braking it's sometimes just to high of a gear. I honestly think a 4:10 setup would be killer. Not sure about road mpg at that point tho.

I love the rack and bumper. I just did a low budget DIY swap of a Z-71 rack from a 2005 tahoe to mine. Bolted right up and is more solid than the Denali rack.

I'd love to cruise with some fellow GM guys and explore some trails. It can be quite nerve wracking all alone climbing up mountain passes, in the middle of nowhere....

 

[Sparksalot]

I have a stock 2008 Denali that I have tried my overlanding skills with. If does great on graded access roads and such. It does handle some technical hill climbs, but does get hot by the time you get to 12,000ft. Just did NM and CO. Took hwy 550 from Santa Fe north to Ouray. Then to Pitkin and Tin Cup.

I also concur with it needing more power, lower gears, or a low range t-case. 1st is good for most suff, but when you need to crawl or rely on engine braking it's sometimes just to high of a gear. I honestly think a 4:10 setup would be killer. Not sure about road mpg at that point tho.

I love the rack and bumper. I just did a low budget DIY swap of a Z-71 rack from a 2005 tahoe to mine. Bolted right up and is more solid than the Denali rack.

I'd love to cruise with some fellow GM guys and explore some trails. It can be quite nerve wracking all alone climbing up mountain passes, in the middle of nowhere....

How hot are you seeing the temps go?

 

[B-train]

I had Trans temps of 215-ish after climbing to 12k feet. The engine was probably the same temp. I rested at idle with the hood open for a bit and then carried on.

 

[B-train]

I usually just keep a steady pace in the gear that makes the most sense. Usually 2nd, but a few times 1st gear. I always lock in manual 1 for going down. I had to stop a couple times and spray the rotors with a water bottle to drop the temps.......lots of steam even going slow. A lower gear would be beneficial

 

[mrpeterclark]

That rack and bumper are beautiful. So stoked to see these platforms starting to get this kind of aftermarket support! Going on my wish list for sure.

Sweet! Let me know if you have any questions!

 

[mrpeterclark]

I have a stock 2008 Denali that I have tried my overlanding skills with. If does great on graded access roads and such. It does handle some technical hill climbs, but does get hot by the time you get to 12,000ft. Just did NM and CO. Took hwy 550 from Santa Fe north to Ouray. Then to Pitkin and Tin Cup.

I also concur with it needing more power, lower gears, or a low range t-case. 1st is good for most suff, but when you need to crawl or rely on engine braking it's sometimes just to high of a gear. I honestly think a 4:10 setup would be killer. Not sure about road mpg at that point tho.

I love the rack and bumper. I just did a low budget DIY swap of a Z-71 rack from a 2005 tahoe to mine. Bolted right up and is more solid than the Denali rack.

I'd love to cruise with some fellow GM guys and explore some trails. It can be quite nerve wracking all alone climbing up mountain passes, in the middle of nowhere....

Sweet! Where are you from? I'm in Boulder. I'll go wheeling with you.

 

[B-train]

I live in WI. I've made 2 trips this summer out west. Explored WY first and then NM, CO on the last trip. I will let you know the next time I get a wild hair and cruise that way. It would be fun to have a wheeling buddy!